Chapter 24 Voyage (c)

I continued to stare at him in confusion. He never gave this kind of instruction when it comes to me. For the entirety of my life, it s always been duty and work. It s not that I was forbidden to have a bit of pleasure but my time for leisure is always limited. For him to tell me these things is unlike him. Probably, it was Mother s doing. James would never allow me to do other things outside my duties. "I don t want you to promise me to do that because I know you don t like doing anything for me," he added. "But at the very least, do it for your mother and yourself. Perhaps, that could motivate you to enjoy your life before getting married." I took a deep breath and nodded, just going along with whatever it is he s telling me. "Well," Mother spoke, getting the attention of James and me. "Shall we?" she gestured at the carriage, looking at me. I nodded and bowed in front of James, "Your Majesty." I walked over to Mother and